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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread | Easy Sweet Homemade Brunch Recipe

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Whip up the ultimate brunch treat! This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread promises moist banana goodness swirled with sweet spice.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Step 1: **Preparation.** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: **Mix Wet Ingredients.** In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar (reserving ¼ cup for the swirl), ¼ cup of the melted unsalted butter (reserving ¼ cup for the swirl), and the 2 large eggs. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  3. Step 3: **Combine Dry and Wet.** In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of the ground cinnamon (reserving 1 ½ teaspoons for the swirl). Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Step 4: **Prepare Cinnamon Swirl.** In a small bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup light brown sugar, remaining 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, and the remaining ¼ cup melted unsalted butter until it forms a thick paste.
  5. Step 5: **Assemble the Loaf.** Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon half of the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter, then use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it into the batter. Pour the remaining banana bread batter over the swirl, then top with the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture and swirl again.
  6. Step 6: **Bake.** Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • To keep your delightful Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread moist and flavorful, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or pop it in the fridge to extend its freshness for up to a week.
  • Craving that warm, comforting embrace? A quick zap in the microwave for 10-20 seconds per slice brings back that 'just out of the oven' feel, or warm larger portions wrapped in foil in a 300°F oven for about 10-15 minutes.
  • This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is absolutely divine on its own with a cup of coffee, but for an extra special treat, try it lightly toasted with a spread of softened cream cheese or even a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a warm-meets-cool dessert.
  • The secret to intensely moist and flavorful banana bread lies in using *very* ripe bananas – think dark brown spots and super soft flesh; this isn't just a suggestion, it's the key to achieving that perfect natural sweetness and tender crumb.

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